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An empty waiting room. Context for access to care; this photograph is not from the study and depicts none of its participants.

Research/Spain

Study examines psychological consequences of drug-facilitated sexual assault

The research analyses 381 Spanish participants reporting drug-facilitated sexual assault. The women were aged 18–35 and participated in a survey conducted in 2022.

Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology·Original date: 27 Feb 2026

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Claude Huriez Hospital at Lille University Hospital, 2022. Healthcare context in Hauts-de-France, one of the programme regions; this does not depict a test.

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Health/France

France announces funded testing without a prior police complaint

The three-region pilot was scheduled to start in January 2026 and run for three years. Official guidance announced coverage for doctor-prescribed tests in Île-de-France, Hauts-de-France and Pays de la Loire, improving access after suspected drug-facilitated abuse.

Service Public — DILA·Original date: 18 Dec 2025

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Microscope and laboratory equipment. Stock photograph of clinical analysis, not a sample or a particular spiking case.

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Health/Ireland

Irish parliament examines evidence collection after suspected spiking

The debate addressed hospital–police coordination when a person is incapacitated. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan answered questions about preserving evidence and access to toxicology. He undertook to discuss protocols with the health minister.

Houses of the Oireachtas·Original date: 4 Dec 2025

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